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title: Transcription & Translation Services | AI-Powered Text Extraction
description: Extract and translate text from images in 280+ languages with our AI-driven transcription and translation. Try Smartcat now for flawless results!
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updated: 2026-04-22
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# Transcription & Translation Services | AI-Powered Text Extraction

## A Clear Picture of Transcription and Translation

Get a detailed picture of transcription and translation for your images. AI extracts and translates text in 280+ languages, keeping your design intact.

## Your 5-Step Workflow for Accurate Picture Translation

### Follow these 5 steps to get an accurate picture of transcription and translation from your images, all while preserving the design.

Upload your image files one by one or in bulk. You can even upload multiple pictures of transcription and translation projects at once.

You can then select the target language for each translation.

The AI Image Translation Agent handles the translation for you. You can use the built-in editing tools to refine your images without leaving the platform.

You can review translated segments with your team or hire professional reviewers from the Marketplace for a final quality check.

Simply download the translated images in their original format or another supported file type.

- [Get my free trial account](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?main-7-image-translator)

## How AI and Human Expertise Work Together

“Smartcat centralizes our translation process, allowing us to efficiently manage and refine every step of content localization.”

Barbara Fedorowicz

Translation department manager, Smith+Nephew

- [Explore case study →](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/smith-nephew/)

### 99%

### brand consistency

AI agents adapt to your translation memories and glossaries, helping you maintain brand consistency.

### 4x

### faster turnaround

You get a faster turnaround because AI automates the manual reformatting process for you.

### 10x

### more content

You can scale your content output efficiently without sacrificing quality.

## AI Automation for Your Creative Team

Instead of juggling multiple tools, you can handle image translation in one place. AI Agents use generative AI and your brand's stored assets to create global-ready image translations.

- [Start today](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?main-1-image-translator)

### Unlimited user seats for seamless, efficient collaboration across your team.

### Unlimited User Seats for Collaboration

You can bring your entire team together in your Smartcat workspace. With an unlimited seating model, you can collaborate without limits at no extra cost.

![Unlimited User Seats for Collaboration](https://gqucouwbfxremfdhdosu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/sc-store/1718697935613tab-placeholder.png)

- [Get started](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?main-2-image-translator)

### Experience fast image translation with AI—the best engine delivers results in seconds.

### AI-translate Image Files in Seconds

The Image Translation Agent detects text inside your image files, translates it, and then rebuilds the image with the translated content in place, giving you a detailed picture of transcription and translation without manual design work.

- [AI-translate images now](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?main-3-image-translator)

### Benefit from continuous improvement using translation memories and glossaries to achieve over 95% accuracy.

### Achieve 95%+ Translation Accuracy

The platform learns and updates from every edit you confirm, ensuring consistent quality across all your projects.

- [Get started](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?main-4-image-translator)

### Access over 500,000 vetted reviewers on Smartcat Marketplace, automatically matched to your project needs.

### Hire Expert Reviewers on the Marketplace

When you need human expertise, you can hire vetted reviewers for any subject matter directly from the Smartcat Marketplace to ensure your content meets global standards.

- [Hire expert reviewers](https://www.smartcat.com/marketplace/?main-5-image-translator)

## Trusted by global leaders with outstanding reviews

### 9.6/10

for ease of setup

### 9.3/10

for ease of use

### 1,000+

global corporate clients

### 20%

of the Fortune 500

Get a Clear Picture of Translation and Transcription with AI

Receive global-ready images instantly. Smartcat’s expert-enabled agent provides a fast, brand-consistent, and pixel-perfect picture of transcription and translation for any image file.

- [Start Translating Images Now](https://www.smartcat.com/book-a-demo/?main-6-image-translator)

## Balancing Cost, Time, and Quality

### 400%

### Faster translation turnaround time

Smartcat helped Smith+Nephew achieve a 400% improvement in turnaround time through streamlined workflows.

- [Read case study](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/smith-nephew)

### 70%

### Cost savings

Stanley Black & Decker realized significant cost savings while maintaining high quality.

- [Read case study](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/stanley-black-and-decker/)

### 31 hours

### of work time saved monthly

Babbel’s marketing and L&D teams saved 31 hours monthly with our efficient solution.

- [Read case study](https://www.smartcat.com/cases/babbel/)

Take full control of your image translation workflow

Achieve over 95% accuracy, reduce turnaround times significantly, and lower costs with Smartcat's integrated solution. Take control today.

- [Upgrade your translation workflow now](https://smartcat.com/sign-up?main-f-image-translator)

## Frequently asked questions

### How can I translate text from an image?

With Smartcat’s Image Translation Agent, you can easily get a picture of transcription and translation with AI. Simply upload your file, choose your languages, and let the platform extract the text (transcription) and translate it, all while preserving your layout. You can then review the translations and export your final image.

### Why use AI to translate images?

Manually updating images with embedded text is slow and costly. You need designers to recreate each version. Smartcat’s AI Image Translation Agent automates this, so you can move faster without losing brand consistency. It integrates with your existing tools and lets you bring in human reviewers for the highest accuracy.

### Are Smartcat’s AI Image Translation Agent translations accurate?

The AI continuously improves by learning from your translation memories and glossaries. This human-in-the-loop process helps you achieve accuracy rates above 95%.

### What image formats does Smartcat’s AI Image Translation Agent support?

You can use over 80 common formats, including PNG, JPG, JPEG, BMP, PCX, JP2, JPC, JFIF, TIF, TIFF, and GIF. We are always adding support for more formats.

### What languages can Smartcat translate text from in images?

You can translate to and from over 280 languages, covering major global languages and many regional ones.

### Does Smartcat preserve the original image layout after translation?

Yes, the technology is designed to maintain your design integrity and text positioning. For very complex layouts, you can make minor adjustments directly in the Smartcat Editor.

### How does Smartcat handle images with multiple text areas or overlapping text?

The Image Translation Agent identifies individual text elements within your images. For intricate designs, you have the option to manually specify areas to ensure a precise translation.

### Can I edit the translated text directly within the image?

Yes, you can use the Smartcat Editor to refine translations with integrated AI editing tools. Your image updates in real time as you make changes.

### Can I use my existing integrations when translating a picture?

Yes, Smartcat offers various integrations with image storage systems. This enables automatic updates and a seamless workflow for all your pictures of transcription and translation.

### Is Smartcat’s Image Translation Agent secure and confidential?

We use [industry-standard encryption](https://www.smartcat.com/security/) and follow strict confidentiality protocols. Your data remains secure and private throughout the entire process.

### Does Smartcat offer additional features like custom fonts or terminology management?

The platform supports over 50 popular fonts. We are also working on offering custom brand fonts and more advanced terminology management in the future.

### What is the best AI image translator for enterprises?

Smartcat’s AI Image Translation Agent is built to deliver [high-quality, design-preserving translations](https://www.smartcat.com/ai-agents/image-agent/). Smartcat is a unified platform where you can create, translate, and localize content simultaneously, all automated by expert-enabled AI Agents that learn from your team.